WUNGREISO "WUNG" VALUI

SENIOR PASTOR

Pastor Wungreiso Valui, known as Wung, serves as Senior Pastor with a deep passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ and a lifelong commitment to making disciples. He shepherds a church family representing many nations and cultures, carrying a clear vision to reach people of all nations for Christ. He firmly believes in the Great Commission—"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations"—and faithfully leads the church to live it out both locally and globally.

Wung holds a BA from St. Anthony's College in Shillong, India, and an MA from the University of Delhi. He earned his Master of Divinity from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and completed a Doctor of Ministry from Ashland Theological Seminary. His theological training, combined with pastoral experience, shapes his dynamic preaching, biblical depth, and strategic leadership.

His leadership is deeply Rooted in the Word, Rooted in Prayer, and Rooted in Discipleship. He is passionate about cultivating a church culture centered on daily Scripture engagement, fervent prayer, and intentional disciple-making. Wung also lives out the Great Commandment—to love God wholeheartedly and to love one's neighbor faithfully—believing that ministry is ultimately about relationship: loving God, loving people, and walking together in spiritual growth.

As Senior Pastor, he preaches, teaches, mentors leaders, engages the community, and works closely with the NextGen & Discipleship Pastor to guide individuals toward baptism, church membership, and active participation in the life of the church. His heart is to see believers empowered, equipped, and sent—growing deeper in Christ and wider in mission.

MARGARETH VALUI

NEXTGEN & DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR

Pastor Margareth serves as our NextGen & Discipleship Pastor, focusing on the spiritual growth of every generation—from cradle to college and career. She is passionate about helping children, youth, young adults, and families grow in a personal relationship with Jesus and live out their faith with purpose.

She holds a BA from Miranda House, University of Delhi, an MA from the Delhi School of Economics, and an MA in Youth Ministry from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. She also completed a Doctor of Ministry at the Berkeley School of Theology and received a Merit Award in Elementary Education, along with a teacher licensure program— Transition to Teaching (T2T) program at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Margareth is deeply committed to guiding individuals and families through every stage of life, designing Life Groups and encouraging them to be rooted in the Word, rooted in Prayer, and rooted in discipleship—so they may grow strong in faith and faithfully follow Christ.

JONATHAN FUNG

YOUTH PASTOR

Jonathan has a passion to mentor youth and help them experience God's love. His calling is to encourage students to discover their identity in Christ and begin to own their faith. Jonathan was selected to be part of the TENx10 Youth Leaders Practitioner Council that focuses on relational discipleship helping faith matter more to young people. Jonathan also teaches photography and art at San Jose State University and is a Mosaic Cross Cultural Faculty Fellow developing social justice, diversity, and mental health awareness on campus. He creates art installations and films to explore the human condition, especially the injustice of human trafficking. Jonathan enjoys coaching basketball and loves spending time with his family.

Sharon Cintas

Worship Director

Sharon Cintas has been leading worship for over 25 years for our Sunday morning service. She plays guitar and piano and helps design the worship service each week. Sharon and her husband Jerry are parents of twin daughters, Carmen and Camille.

Jon Martin

Worship Director

Jon Martin, a worship leader and songwriter from Los Angeles, CA, shares his faith through music and ministry across the U.S. and internationally. A lifelong musician, he began as a drummer, toured with a rock band, and worked as a professional DJ before an awakening at a youth conference led him to pick up a guitar and write worship songs. Since 2011, Jon has led worship on diverse platforms, using a modern and compelling style to help people from all walks of life encounter the living God.

Hili Yepthomi

Elementary Teacher

My passion for serving others is the driving force behind my commitment to nurturing the spiritual growth of our young ones. I love teaching and strive to share the Word of God with creativity and enthusiasm, aiming to inspire and encourage our young ones in their faith journey.

Jerry Cintas

Property Administrator / IT / AV

Jerry Cintas grew up at Santa Clara First Baptist and after more than 50 years at the church has seen many changes. He has been involved in implementing major campus renovations like the 2010 sanctuary remodel, 2020 community park, and the 2023 gym and kitchen. With an extensive background in Engineering, Software Design, Music, and Construction he is a welcomed addition to the staff.

Miji Kim

Office Administrator

Miji brings a wealth of experience to the church office with her past education, office management, and accounting skills. Since relocating to Santa Clara with her husband Alex, she has attended SCFBC and contributes to the church community by also participating in the welcome team.

Chris McLenegan

Video Support

Chris grew up in Santa Clara and graduated from Eastern Washington University with a BA in Film Studies.

Yu Jung Lee

Graphic Designer

Yu Jung grew up in Santa Clara and is a SJSU graduate with a BA in design studies. Her work is rooted in creativity and service, and she aims to create engaging graphics to further bring the community together.

Jon Hammar

Board President

Jonathan Hammar, a former AWANA leader and Children's director at SCFBC, has been attending SCFBC for almost 22 years.
Jonathan and his family are active members of the church. His wife Jennifer (an ordained American Baptist pastor) is a school teacher. Their children, Jason and Josie, are both leaders in youth and young adult ministries.
Professionally, Jonathan is an IT manager in charge of planning and implementing strategic IT processes and practices. Jonathan is part owner of Strategic Business Insights, a company that helps the Fortune 2000 with strategic planning for the next 5-30 years. His work brings futures into focus.

Soraya Muffenbier

I was baptized at the age of 17. My parents were Christians and I grew up in the church with my parents in Indonesia. I have been involved in small bible studies and worship teams in the church my whole life. I served at the New Life church of Batam city in Indonesia and I was married in that church. My husband and I moved to California in 2018.
I am currently working as an RV park manager and plan on attending medical school full-time very soon.
I came to Santa Clara First Baptist Church in January 2019. We are active in our community, helping others in their life and faith. I am part of the worship team and it has been a source of joy for me.
I am also part of the YoPro life group where I can find a positive vibe among the people. I have developed many good relationships at SCFBC, and it is a big blessing in my life. My dad always said, it is good to do things that you are passionate about, but it is more important to fulfill the purpose of your life. To be an active member of this church and serve God is something I can do. I believe, hopefully, this is God's purpose in my life: to become a blessing to others.

Dave Chisessi

Dave was born and raised in San Jose. After becoming an adult Dave began getting to know Jesus through the teachings of several evangelists who continued to reach out to him over the years. As he continued to read the bible and contemplate its significance, he fell in love with Jesus. He met his future wife Mizuho who was regularly attending First Chinese Baptist Church of San Francisco. So, Dave also began attending and was baptized there in 2017. They transferred their membership to SCFBC in 2021 and have made it their spiritual home. Dave is active in the Greeting Ministry and Bible Study life group and participates in many of the SCFBC programs and activities.

Professionally, Dave trained in engineering at UCLA and Stanford Universities. He has had two engineering careers- one in spacecraft design and systems engineering, and one in networking software development. Retired from high-tech, Dave now practices oil painting, attempting to capture the grandeur and emotion of God's amazing and miraculous nature. He also enjoys gardening, travel and music. He began serving on the SCFBC board of directors in August 2023.

Joel Robinson

CFO

Joel Robinson has been attending and serving Santa Clara First Baptist Church (SCFBC) for 26 years. Joel grew up in a church and is the son and grandson of strong Christians. He followed in his family's footsteps and became a Christian when he was young, though he didn't really understand what it really meant to follow Christ until his late teen years. Joel now realizes that while he may have prayed the prayer of salvation with his mom while he was young, he has been on a life-long journey of understanding God and learning to serve Him more.

During his time at SCFBC, Joel has been a youth mentor, led various Bible Studies, planned leadership events, served at Bethlehem, participated in mission trips to both Mexico and Costa Rica, and served on previous SCFBC Boards. Currently, he is leading a Bible Study for men on Sunday mornings.

Personally and professionally, Joel is a husband and father. He likes hiking, jogging, and working on projects with his friends. Joel has only had one real job after his schooling was completed and that is as a geologist specializing in geologic mapping and volcanic processes. But his career has spanned a variety of topics from seafloor mapping around the Islands of Hawaii, glacial retreat at Mount Rainier, WA, mapping lava flows in Saudi Arabia, and describing features created by the volcanic eruption that caused Crater Lake, OR.

Helena Evora

Helena is a devoted member of her church, having faithfully served in numerous roles for over 12 years. Originally from Cape Verde, Helena moved to the United States with a heart for community and service. At SCFBC, Helena has been a steadfast presence, contributing to the Hospitality Ministry, where her warm demeanor and welcoming spirit have brightened the entrance for all who attend. Helena has also dedicated herself to the Children's Ministry, sharing her nurturing nature with the youngest members of the congregation, and has played a crucial role in the church's financial counting team, helping ensure integrity and stewardship. Her commitment and genuine care for others make her a beloved member of the church family, embodying a life of service and faith. Helena and her husband, Hermes, have been happily married for 37 years.

Josh Kim

Secretary

My legal name is Joohae Kim, though I go by Josh.
"I was born into a Buddhist family, and my mother strongly disliked Christians. Naturally, I was influenced by her views and had a deeply negative perception of Christianity until my second year of high school when I was invited to a Christian church by a classmate and soon after became a Christian."
In 2019, Josh moved to the Bay Area with his wife Joy and is employed as a Staff Engineer at Verkada Software.